Here's is Some helpful information for when lay out your turkey How long it takes: Allow approximately 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey. A 15-pound bird will take about 3 days to thaw completely.

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Tips for thawing turkey in the fridge:

• Keep the turkey in its original wrapping while it's thawing.

• Place breast-side-up in a baking pan to keep any drips from contaminating other foods and refrigerator surfaces.

• You can hold the thawed turkey in the fridge for up to 2 days before cooking.